Perioperative RN: PreOp Care & Patient Education

Jobtome; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in New Orleans seeks a skilled RN in a perioperative setting. The role emphasizes independent nursing, assessment, planning, and collaboration to support patient care across steps of the surgical journey.

You will administer medications, document care, and educate patients and families. Requires BSN preferred, RN license in Louisiana, and BLS; ACLS and PALS certifications may be required; orientation within 30 days.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of employment or compact (Louisiana)
• BSN preferred
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• PALS certification required
• New Nurses Orientation within first 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Administers medications and treatments using appropriate protocol; monitors for side effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers.

Skills

RN license

BSN preferred

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in New Orleans seeks a skilled RN in a perioperative setting. The role emphasizes independent nursing, assessment, planning, and collaboration to support patient care across steps of the surgical journey.

You will administer medications, document care, and educate patients and families. Requires BSN preferred, RN license in Louisiana, and BLS; ACLS and PALS certifications may be required; orientation within 30 days.